Cradle cap is essentially a form of seborrheic dermatitis, which is notorious for creating oily or crusty patches on the skin that may appear scaly. It typically isn’t painful, but the thick scales can be difficult to remove if not properly treated. Since this is just a simple skin condition, anyone, at any age, may …

The symptoms for dry scalp and cradle cap can be very similar, especially to non-medical personnel as most of us are. It’s important to know the difference between the two, because each condition should be treated in its own way for best results. Below you’ll learn the difference between these two conditions, so if your …

Hair is often thought by many as the crowning glory. Many babies born with a full head of hair will often lose it in their first year, and babies who are born bald won’t stay that way their whole life. Still, as a baby changes over the first year of life, changes in the scalp …

The majority of infants will go through a brief period where they are troubled by cradle cap, otherwise known as seborrheic dermatitis. This is not something you should be overly alarmed about, because in the majority of cases, it’s just a phase you’re infant is going through, and it will clear up all by itself. …

Many parents are uncertain about how frequently to wash their child’s hair, especially in cases where dandruff has developed or where cradle cap may be affecting the child. It can actually be very important that you don’t overdo shampooing your baby’s hair, because that can dry it out and cause more harm than good. Continue …